FUN FACTS

Nearly all geckos have a voice, ranging from a small squeak to the deafening whistles of the African whistling gecko.

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Many geckos lack eyelids, but the leopard gecko's are not only has translucent, but they are movable, which allows them to blink and close their eyes while sleeping.

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Like many lizards, the leopard gecko has a tail, which breaks off readily when grabbed by a predator. This permits the gecko to get away if attacked. Unfortunately, it leaves a valuable food resource behind; the tail is used as a fat storage for lean periods.

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They are strictly nocturnal, keeping out of the heat of the day, emerging at night from holes and crevices to hunt for food.

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They are strictly nocturnal, keeping out of the heat of the day, emerging at night from holes and crevices to hunt for food.

ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION

Leopard geckos are very popular in the pet trade and sometimes are unfortunately released to the wild in non-indigenous areas. The geckos are very effective in maintaining insect populations and are prey for other species.